NINE LADIES OF STANTON MOOR, Derbyshire.
The Nine Ladies Stone Circle lies at the centre of Stanton Moor in the Peak District. This stone circle lies within a small circular bank. Nine upright stones (some actually leaning) lie on the inner perimeter of the bank, a tenth stone (prone) lies on the bank. Another standing stone, known as the King Stone, stands on its own to the south-east. It is one of a series of ancient monuments, built 3-4,000 years ago in the Bronze Age, which are spread across Stanton Moor. These stones are probably only a small part of what was once some sort of ceremonial area. Protestors have had a camp established in the area for some time, as plans to re-use an old quarry in the area threaten the sanctity of the stones.
From Proudly Wiccan
This morning I was given this glorious sunrise (viewed from my home office window)
Excerpt from The Hymn to the Dawn (Darkslayer, unpublished):My heart’s desire mounts the heavens
The fire of love floods the world with light
Birds announce your coming while the veil of night
Still covers the land and earth slumbers
You shatter the darkness, scattering shadows
All things bathe in your glory
The fire of love floods the world with light
Birds announce your coming while the veil of night
Still covers the land and earth slumbers
You shatter the darkness, scattering shadows
All things bathe in your glory
© 2007 Paul E Strid
--the BB
2 comments:
That's gorgeously evocative language. The sunrise is beautiful, too.
I was given a full night's sleep. And the cough of a parish staffer, downstairs (this house is attached to the church, and holds its offices). I'm very glad to hear another human being.
Oh my! Paul, the picture and the excerpt of the poem are both lovely. So many people with so many gifts. Before the intertubes, who knew?
Today's readings from the Lectionary were full of meaning for me. And then I come here and find this loveliness. Thanks.
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